Monday, December 23, 2024

Wellington

SFWMD Official Explains Drainage Intricacies At Chamber Lunch

Members of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce learned more about Tropical Storm Isaac, which flooded the community last month, during a luncheon Wednesday. South Florida Water Management District Intergovernmental Representative Pam Mac’Kie explained not only the effects of the storm,...

Kids Tennis Day Of Play Set For Oct. 6

The United States Tennis Association and the Wellington Tennis Center are calling all kids 10 and under to get up and active on Saturday, Oct. 6 as part of the USTA Free Tennis Play Days in celebration of Nickelodeon’s...

As Porath Retires, Barbuto Takes Helm At Law Firm

The first general attorney to practice full time in Wellington, Ann Porath has officially retired from her firm Porath & Barbuto, after 28 years serving the community. Partner Anthony Barbuto has taken over the reins, changing the firm’s name to...

Wellington Hosts Canal Cleanup Event

Volunteers came together for the annual International Coastal Cleanup on Saturday, Sept. 15 at the Wellington Public Works facility. Groups of volunteers were assigned to canal banks throughout Wellington to clean up trash and debris from Tropical Storm Isaac....

Art Society Welcomes New Season

The Wellington Art Society held an open house Wednesday, Sept. 12 at the Wellington Community Center. Ten children were issued a certificate and letter from Congressman Ted Deutch for their artwork, which is on display in the Wellington Community...

Long Run Band Eagles Tribute Show

Wellington hosted an Eagles tribute concert featuring the band Long Run on Saturday, Sept. 15 at the Wellington Amphitheater. Attendees brought their own seating and relaxed while listening to Eagles classics. For more on upcoming events at the amphitheater,...

Ceremony In Wellington Recalls 9/11

Wellington commemorated the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks Tuesday with a ceremony in front of the Patriot Memorial. Village officials spoke of the tragedies, and the crowd participated in a moment of silence before a wreath-laying ceremony. “On this day, 11...

‘Tree Of Life’ Project Honors 9/11 Victims At WLMS

Sept. 11, 2001 is a day that will forever be in the minds and hearts of the American people. The tragic day’s 11th anniversary was observed Tuesday by Wellington Landings Middle School seventh-graders. To remember the victims, the children put...

Wellington Council Keeps Tax Rate Unchanged

A divided Wellington Village Council gave preliminary approval Tuesday to hold its tax rate at 2.5 mills — the same as in the previous three years — despite an increase in revenue. In a 3-2 vote, council members decided to...

Wellington To Explore Hiring In-House Legal Counsel

The Wellington Village Council decided Wednesday to hire a consulting firm to help determine whether Wellington should hire in-house legal counsel or stay with a contracted law firm. Councilwoman Anne Gerwig was the lone dissenter in a 4-1 vote to...

Council Redo: No Cocktail Lounge OK For The Grille

In an attempt to clarify a decision made last month, the Grille Fashion Cuisine was subjected to additional conditions Tuesday in a move that Vice Mayor Howard Coates labeled “anti-competitive.” The change, clarified by Councilman John Greene, revokes the restaurant’s...

Wellington Aims To Learn From Storm

As Wellington continues to pump water out of the area, officials are studying the effects of Tropical Storm Isaac to see what improvements can be made. “The work isn’t over,” Deputy Village Manager John Bonde told the Town-Crier Monday. “Now,...

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Helen Marie Harvey – Published Dec. 13, 2024

Helen Marie Harvey, a cherished matriarch and devoted community member, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2024, in Royal...